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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded late Thursday morning to a structure fire in the 100 block Kentuck Lane near Crown Point Drive and Gold Hill Drive.

The column of smoke seen Thursday from Highway 50 East is at Empire Ranch Golf Course, which is conducting prescribed burns to accomplish hazardous fuels reduction and wildlife habitat restoration, according to the Carson City Fire Department.

A structure fire was reported at 3:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Sandstone near Cinnabar and Diamond.

First responders from Carson City as well as Truckee Meadows fire are enroute to the scene.

According to dispatch a neighbor called stating that flames and smoke could be seen from the residence.

Contact was made with the homeowner who stated no one should be inside the residence.

Updates to follow.

UPDATE 4:01 p.m.: Responders are returning from the location.

UPDATE 8:10PM: Five apartment units were damaged and six people have been displaced due to the fire at 410 West Winnie Lane, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

UPDATE 2:08 p.m.: Sheriff's Office units were told they could clear the scene.

UPDATE: As of 2:02 p.m., first responders are on scene. An evacuation has not been called yet.
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Just before 2 p.m. on Friday a possible structure fire was reported at the Gold Dust West hotel.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division is investigating the cause of a structure fire Monday in Churchill County where 2 people died and 1 person is in critical condition.

UPDATE 9:54 a.m.: Firefighters on scene determined that this was not a case of arson.
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A possible structure fire was reported Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of Poole Way near Carmine and Sherman.

According to dispatch, a woman lit a chair on fire inside of a residence, which then lit the floor on fire. Dispatch advised that an oxygen tank was present.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon to a laundry room fire in the 1100 block of Genoa Lane in north Carson City.

The fire was called in at around 12:30 p.m. as a structure fire inside a residence. A battalion chief on scene reports the small fire was from a clothing drier that was extinguished by the time they arrived.

UPDATE 5:50PM: Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon reports the brush fire, now under control, was approximately 1 acre in size and two homes were immediately threatened when firefighters arrived.

"The fire was challenging from down drafts and erratic high winds. Crews were able to protect the structures and stop the forward progress very quickly," said Slamon.

Firefighters will remain on scene for another 1 to 2 hours. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE: Forward progress on the Mark fire was stopped at 5:36 p.m., according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene. Mop up efforts are underway. It is unknown at this time if any structures have been damaged. We will update as information becomes available.
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Carson City Fire Department is responding early Tuesday evening to a brush fire in the 1000 block of Mark Way. Smoke is visible and Carson City dispatch is receiving multiple 911 calls.

On Wednesday, June 17 at 3:25 p.m. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a structure fire near Main Street and US Highway 50 in Dayton.

Central Lyon County Fire, Carson City Fire Department and Storey County firefighters knocked down a structure fire Wednesday that destroyed the historic Dayton Depot.

UPDATE 8:22AM: A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief reports the fire was knocked down at around 8:10 a.m. The cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday morning to a report of a structure fire inside a garage in the 5000 block of Hells Bells Road.

At 10:20 a.m. Friday morning Carson City firefighters and Truckee Meadow Firefighters were called to a structure fire at the Carson City Airport.

UPDATE: According to the Nevada Department of Corrections, the fire wasn't a fire but steam from a steam line that blew a valve. NDOC appreciates the quick response of the firefighters, first responders, and deputies, said a NDOC spokesman.
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Multiple units of firefighters, first responders and sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Warm Springs Prison on report of a structure fire inside the prison Friday afternoon.

According to dispatch the fire was reported to be near class rooms, and inmates were being secured while responders were enroute.

More to follow.

UPDATE: The fire at a Gillis Way home was contained to the attic and quickly knocked down, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a structure fire at a home in the 2900 block of Gillis Way near Sonoma Park.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a structure fire Wednesday afternoon in the area of Harvard Drive in North Carson City.

UPDATE: An East Fork Fire Protection battalion chief reports fire knockdown at 10:28 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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East Fork Fire Protection District in Douglas County and the Carson City Fire Department were called Monday morning to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Vista Grande south of Carson City in the Indian Hills area.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a structure fire in the 2300 block of Airport Road near Sherman Lane.

On Thursday afternoon Central Lyon Fire was dispatched to a house fire in Silver Springs that left multiple people displaced and one with minor injuries.

UPDATE 7:45 a.m. Three dogs inside the residence were rescued by Carson City Fire Department firefighters who entered the home, said Battalion Chief Jason Danen. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday morning to a structure fire at a residence in the 2800 block of Bel Aire Way.

Central Lyon County Fire and Storey County fire agencies were called Sunday afternoon to a structure fire in the 300 block of Martin Lane near Six Mile Canyon in the Mark Twain area.

Carson City Fire Department responded early Monday morning to a structure fire at a residence in the 2900 block of Lukens Lane.

Early Saturday morning, Central Lyon Fire responded to a structure fire on Nugget Lane in Dayton, which resulted in one fatality.

Central Lyon Fire issued the following statement:

"Early this morning, just before 0100 Central Lyon Fire units responded to a structure fire on Nugget Lane in Dayton. Single family dwelling, 2 residents were able to self extricate, one individual did not make it out.

The fire is being investigated by Central and the Lyon County SO, the State Fire Marshal has been notified.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday evening to a structure fire at Scoobyz Thrift Store on Highway 50 East near Gordon Street.

East Fork Fire Protection District and Carson City Fire Department were called Tuesday morning to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Mica Drive near the county line.

Arriving first responders reportedly knocked down the small fire, which was in the attic of a residence. The fire was reported at around 9:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

Carson City Fire Department knocked down a structure fire Tuesday afternoon that ignited outside of a garage in the 2500 block of Larry Circle near Dori Way. No injuries were reported.

Carson City Fire Department responded early Sunday morning to a report of a structure fire in the 3100 block of Stafford Way.

Just before 2 p.m. a structure fire was called in near Michael and Mountain Street to assist on an outside agency report.

The roof is reported to have caught on fire at a structure and the reporting party believed it to be insulation that caught.

Upon arrival heavy smoke could be seen coming from the roof.

The house appears to be in the process of either removing or installing a new roof. Fire crews gained access from above with chainsaws.

UPDATE 4PM: From Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon: The occupant who was home at the time of the fire was safely out of the home prior to firefighters arriving. No injuries were reported. The structure is a total loss. Due to the quick actions of firefighters the adjacent homes were not damaged. Carson City is being covered by mutual aid units.
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UPDATE 3:45PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon reports knock down on the mobile home fire on Dori Way. One person was out of the residence when firefighters arrived and is being evaluated for injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday afternoon to a structure fire in the 2100 block of Dori Way in east Carson City.

UPDATE 5:24PM: Here's an update from Tuesday afternoon's fire. Crews gained access to the apartment’s rooftop and began ventilation efforts on the structure. Quick and effective operations managed to contain the fire within one unit and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent units. A ferret was located within the residence and appeared to be in good condition, no resuscitation was needed. No reported injuries.